Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash versus Murad Essential-C Cleanser .
Published on March 18, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Murad Essential-C Cleanser 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Murad Essential-C Cleanser 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Murad Essential-C Cleanser 36 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Decyl Glucoside • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Aminomethyl Propanol • Polysorbate 20 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Panthenol • Phospholipids • Tocopheryl Acetate • Retinyl Palmitate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Chitosan • Rice Amino Acids • Zinc Aspartate • Allantoin • Sodium PCA • Lactose • Cellulose • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Propyl Gallate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Limonene • Linalool • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Orange Roughy Oil • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil • Parfum • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 35.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateUrban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Murad Essential-C Cleanser 36 ingredients
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